KERA News A sign at a vaccination clinic in Arlington advertises a rental assistance program. A similar state-run rental assistance program was the subject of a report that found very few Texans have been able to get help more than a month after the program s launch.
Congress approved $25 billion to help keep renters in their homes and make landlords whole. Those funds are available now to help Texas renters, but applying can be confusing. Here s what you need to know to navigate the process.
Nearly $2 billion in
Emergency Rental Assistance funds were earmarked for Texas. The funds were divvied up between the state and larger local governments to hand out, and they’re available now.
The deadline to fill out the survey is April 14 at 11:59 p.m.
Here’s a summary of each project proposal:
Option 1: Innovan Neighborhoods, LLC
The first proposal is courtesy of Innovan Neighborhoods, LLC, which has more than 30 years of real estate development experience in DFW and a portfolio of more than $2.5 billion in real estate projects in the region.
Their proposed project is 41 townhomes, a portion of which would expand options for affordable housing in the area. The units would be available to families at 80% of the area’s median income.
Another portion of the townhomes would be live/work townhomes, with living space above and retail space on the ground floor for neighborhood-based businesses to grow. The development would prioritize community-oriented open space and include a linear park, a community garden, a play area, and a ball field.
Coach Robert Hughes, Sr.: A legacy of winning in Fort Worth
The legacy of the winningest boys high school basketball coach lives on for the next generation of greatness. Author: Eric Alvarez (WFAA) Updated: 6:27 PM CST February 1, 2021
FORT WORTH, Texas Carrying the name Robert Hughes is an honor and a tremendous responsibility.
“It’s a challenge,” said Robert Hughes, Jr., head basketball coach at Dunbar High School and son of the winningest boys high school basketball coach in history. “Dad is a legend. He’s an icon. He’s famous.”
Robert Hughes, Sr., won five state titles and ended his 47-year career with 1,333 wins and 265 losses. He retired in 2005 having won almost 83% of the games he coached.